Historedia
Person

James Murray

Events
3
Episodes
7
Years
1627–1884

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Murray, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Oliwa

    1627

    Role: Polish Captain

    1. 1627 · Danzig harbourSwedish Blockade of Danzig

      Swedish squadron blockades Danzig harbour, restricting Polish-Lithuanian trade.

    2. 28 November 1627 · Danzig harbourPolish Fleet Departure

      Polish-Lithuanian fleet emerges from Danzig to engage the Swedish blockade.

    3. 28 November 1627 · Off the coast of OlivaNaval Battle of Oliwa

      Polish fleet engages and defeats Swedish squadron off Oliva.

    4. 28 November 1627 · UnknownPost-Battle Casualties

      Swedish and Polish commanders die from battle injuries.

  2. Capture of Montreal

    1760

    Role: Brigadier commanding forces from Quebec

    1. 2 July – 8 September 1760 · MontrealMontreal Campaign Offensive

      British forces launched a coordinated three-pronged attack on Montreal from July to September 1760.

    2. 8 September 1760 · MontrealCapitulation of Montreal

      Montreal surrendered to British forces on 8 September 1760, ending French colonial rule in North America.

  3. First fascicle of the New English Dictionary published

    1884

    Role: Editor

    1. 1 February 1884 · Publication locationFirst Fascicle Publication

      The first fascicle of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles was published on 1 February 1884, covering words from A to Ant.

Sources

  1. Battle of Oliwa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
  3. Montreal campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  4. James Murray (lexicographer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  5. Oxford English Dictionary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02